Year in Review: Guidelines and Regulations
ICT presents the top news items relating to infection prevention guidelines and regulations, ranked in order of popularity based on Web clicks by ICT readers.
1. Updated Surgical Attire Recommended Practice Takes Stronger Stance, Nixes Home Laundering
2. International Guidelines to Protect Health Workers Against HIV and TB are Issued
3. Guidelines for Evaluating New Technologies for Infection Control
4. States' HAI Reporting Comes of Age, Leaves Unanswered Questions
5. Survey Shows One-Third of HCWs Don't Follow Evidence-Based Guidelines for Skin Antisepsis
6. Experts Cite Need to Support High-Quality Research to Strengthen Evidence for Guideline Formulation
7. Updated Flu Guidance Has New Data About H1N1, Recommends Masks Over Respirators for Routine Care
8. IDSA Pushes for Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers in CDC Flu Guidance
9. Translating Evidence Into Action is Imperative for Preventing HAIs
10. Guidance for Patients with Carbapenem-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacilli is Released
Endoscopes and Lumened Instruments: New Studies Highlight Persistent Contamination Risks
May 7th 2025Two new studies reveal troubling contamination in both new endoscopes and cleaned lumened surgical instruments, challenging the reliability of current reprocessing practices and manufacturer guidelines.
Happy Hand Hygiene Day! Rethinking Glove Use for Safer, Cleaner, and More Ethical Health Care
May 5th 2025Despite their protective role, gloves are often misused in health care settings—undermining hand hygiene, risking patient safety, and worsening environmental impact. Alexandra Peters, PhD, points out that this misuse deserves urgent attention, especially today, World Hand Hygiene Day.
